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Gita Jayanti 2026: Date, Mokshada Ekadashi, Significance & Rituals
Gita Jayanti 2026: Date, Mokshada Ekadashi, Significance & Rituals
Gita Jayanti marks the auspicious day when Lord Krishna imparted the divine wisdom of the Srimad Bhagavad Gita to Arjuna on the battlefield of Kurukshetra. It is celebrated annually on the Shukla Ekadashi (11th day of the waxing moon) of the Margashirsha month.
This day coincides with Mokshada Ekadashi. It is believed that reading the Gita, fasting, and worshipping Lord Krishna on this day grants liberation (Moksha) from the cycle of birth and death and absolves one of all sins.
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Gita Jayanti 2026 Date & Muhurat
In 2026, Gita Jayanti will be celebrated on Saturday, December 19, 2026. Since it coincides with Mokshada Ekadashi, devotees observe a strict fast on this day.
| Event | Date & Time (IST) |
|---|---|
| Gita Jayanti Date | December 19, 2026 (Saturday) |
| Ekadashi Tithi Begins | 05:57 AM on Dec 19, 2026 |
| Ekadashi Tithi Ends | 03:52 AM on Dec 20, 2026 |
| Parana Time (Fast Breaking) | 07:08 AM to 09:12 AM on Dec 20, 2026 |
*Note: Timings are based on Indian Standard Time (IST). Please check your local Panchang for city-specific timings.
Significance of Gita Jayanti
The Bhagavad Gita is not just a religious text but a manual for life. It consists of 700 verses across 18 chapters, addressing the moral dilemmas faced by Arjuna. Lord Krishna revealed his Vishwaroop (Cosmic Form) on this day.
- Victory of Dharma: The day symbolizes the triumph of righteousness over injustice.
- Mokshada Ekadashi: Observing a fast on this day is said to liberate one’s ancestors from hell and grant them salvation.
- Universal Wisdom: The Gita teaches the path of Karma Yoga (Action), Bhakti Yoga (Devotion), and Jnana Yoga (Knowledge).
Rituals: How to Celebrate Gita Jayanti at Home?
Devotees celebrate this day by worshipping the Gita as a deity and Lord Krishna.
- Holy Bath & Vow: Wake up early during Brahma Muhurta, take a holy bath (ideally with Ganga water), and take a Sankalp (vow) to observe the fast.
- Gita Puja: Place the Bhagavad Gita on a clean wooden chowki. Decorate it with flowers, turmeric, and kumkum. Offer prayers to the holy book.
- Krishna Worship: Perform Abhishekam of Lord Krishna with Panchamrit. Offer Tulsi leaves, incense, and sweets.
- Recitation: Reading the Bhagavad Gita (or at least one chapter) is the most important ritual. Many devotees chant the famous shloka:“Karmanye Vadhikaraste Ma Phaleshu Kadachana” (You have a right to perform your prescribed duty, but you are not entitled to the fruits of action).
- Donation (Daan): Distribute copies of the Bhagavad Gita, food, or clothes to the needy.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Gita Jayanti 2026 falls on Saturday, December 19, 2026.
No, since Gita Jayanti coincides with Mokshada Ekadashi, eating rice and grains is strictly prohibited. One should consume fruits or milk (Phalahar).
Unlike other texts written by sages, the Gita is considered the “Song of God” spoken directly by Lord Krishna. Hence, the day it was spoken is celebrated as its “Jayanti” (Birth Anniversary).
